CVE-2026-14861 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The User Verification by PickPlugins WordPress plugin through 2.0.47 does not verify that a request to resend a verification email is authorized to act on the supplied user, nor bind the protecting token to that user, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset arbitrary users' email-verification status and lock them, including administrators, out of their accounts.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4dff3634-4b4f-48e2-a8c9-dda7e2b682fd/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-14861?

CVE-2026-14861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The User Verification by PickPlugins WordPress plugin through 2.0.47 does not verify that a request to resend a verification email is authorized to act on the supplied user, nor bind the protecting to...

How severe is CVE-2026-14861?

CVE-2026-14861 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14861?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.